Why is Electric Charge Quantized?

In summary, the conversation is discussing the concept of electric charge quantization. It is mentioned that there are various ways of obtaining charge quantization, such as in Kaluza-Klein Theory and in certain GUTs. Urs Schreiber has provided a detailed explanation on this topic in sci.physics.research. However, one person expresses that they find it easy to copy the information rather than fully understanding it.
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marlon
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This is why electric charge is quantized.

See the zip-file if this word-doc


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marlon
 
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Hey Marlon !

this is not a short way to the quantiziation. I don't see the point here.
 
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humanino said:
Hey Marlon !

this is not a short way to the quantiziation. I don't see the point here.


this is meant as an answer for the question posted in the research-branch of this forum. But there i cannot post attachements

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marlon
 
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Urs Schreiber has put up a comprehensive explanation on sci.physics.research.
 
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There are other ways of obtaining charge quantization. In Kaluza-Klien Theory it comes naturally, since the curled up dimension has discrete momentum values (this is basically the particle in a ring problem), and the momentum component in the fifth dimension is charge. In many GUTs it comes about because the lie algebra requires it, in the same way that the lie algebra of SU(2) requires that angular momentum be quantized.
 
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kurious said:
Urs Schreiber has put up a comprehensive explanation on sci.physics.research.


yes i know, copying is not to difficult though

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marlon
 

1. What is electric charge quantization?

Electric charge quantization is the principle that all electric charges in the universe are multiples of a fundamental unit of charge, which is the charge of an electron or proton. This means that all charges are discrete and cannot exist as fractions or decimals.

2. Why is electric charge quantization important?

Electric charge quantization is important because it helps to explain the behavior of electric charges and their interactions. It also plays a crucial role in the development of theories and models in physics, such as the Standard Model, which describes the fundamental particles and their interactions.

3. Is electric charge quantization a proven concept?

Yes, electric charge quantization is a well-established concept in physics and has been confirmed through various experiments and observations. It is a fundamental principle in the study of electromagnetism and has been validated by the precision of modern measurements.

4. Can electric charge quantization be violated?

Based on current understanding, electric charge quantization is believed to be a fundamental law of nature and cannot be violated. However, there are some theories and models that suggest the possibility of tiny violations at very high energies or in certain extreme conditions.

5. How does electric charge quantization relate to the concept of conservation of charge?

Electric charge quantization is closely related to the concept of conservation of charge, which states that the total electric charge in a closed system remains constant. Because of electric charge quantization, the conservation of charge holds true at the microscopic level, with individual charges always being integer multiples of the fundamental unit of charge.

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